InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR – The Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Union (SPKS), in partnership with PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PalmCo), held a socialization event for the Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting (PSR) program for independent farmers in Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi. The activity received support from the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) as part of its commitment to broaden farmer access and participation in the government's strategic program.
SPKS Chairman, Sabarudin, stated that PSR is a national program designed to increase both income and productivity for smallholder palm oil. However, since its launch in 2015, significant challenges remain on the ground, ranging from a lack of information to the difficulty of meeting administrative requirements without assistance.
“Collaboration with PalmCo is one solution. Direct guidance in submitting PSR proposals and managing plantations until the crops are productive can accelerate the participation of independent farmers and build a better supply chain,” he said in an official statement received by InfoSAWIT on Wednesday (27/8/2025).
PalmCo also affirmed its support. Head of the PSR and Plasma Sub-Division at PalmCo, Catur Adityo Nugroho, said the company has extensive experience assisting plasma farmers and replanting programs. “We are open to supporting independent farmers who are entering the replanting phase to become PSR partners. The assistance will be provided from the application stage until the plantation becomes productive again,” Catur said.
The Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency Plantation and Livestock Office also showed strong support. Head of the Plantation Division, Hardani, mentioned that the acceleration of PSR implementation can only be achieved through the collaboration of various parties, including businesses. “The government has opened up a partnership channel in the PSR regulation. This initiative by SPKS and PalmCo is very positive for facilitating independent farmers in the region,” he said.
Meanwhile, Acting Head of the Upstream Sector Fund Distribution Division at BPDP, Dwi Nuswantara, explained that PSR has been a priority program since 2016 with the goal of increasing farmer productivity and welfare. Through PSR, BPDP provides financial support of up to Rp60 million per hectare.
“Farmers can access PSR through two schemes: via the regional plantation office or through a partnership model with a company. We appreciate the initiative by PalmCo and SPKS that provides direct assistance to help this program be realized more quickly,” Dwi said.
With this multi-stakeholder collaboration, the PSR program is expected to not only accelerate the replanting of smallholder palm oil plantations but also ensure the sustainability and welfare of independent farmers in Jambi and other regions. (T2)
